Natural magnesium sulfate imports in the United Kingdom: data, top suppliers and prices
In 2024, the United Kingdom imported natural magnesium sulfate worth $5.5 million (21.3 thousand tonnes). That makes it the 8th largest importer of this product worldwide, out of 123 countries. That is 5% more than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $5.5M | 21.3K t |
| 2023 | $5.2M | 19.2K t |
| 2022 | $3.9M | 15.1K t |
| 2021 | $1.8M | 5.8K t |
| 2020 | $2.2M | 9.0K t |
| 2019 | $2.3M | 8.8K t |
| 2018 | $4.3M | 15.0K t |
| 2017 | $4.7M | 18.0K t |
Where the United Kingdom imports natural magnesium sulfate from
Germany alone supplied 71% of it. Among the main suppliers, Netherlands grew fastest (+309% on the year before).
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Germany | $3.9M | 71% |
| Belgium | $589K | 11% |
| Netherlands | $505K | 9.2% |
| China | $362K | 6.6% |
| Ireland | $112K | 2.1% |
| Spain | $8K | 0.1% |
| United States | $6K | 0.1% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $0.26 per kg, 24% above the world average of $0.21. This usually points to higher-grade or processed goods.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
Who is behind these numbers in the United Kingdom?
The shipment records behind United Kingdom natural magnesium sulfate imports (HS 2530.20): companies, dates, quantities and declared values.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 2530.20: Kieserite, epsomite (natural magnesium sulphates).
Common questions
What is the value of natural magnesium sulfate imported by the United Kingdom?
The United Kingdom imported natural magnesium sulfate worth $5.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 21.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 8th of 123 countries worldwide, with 4% of world imports. The value was up 5% on 2023.
Which countries supply natural magnesium sulfate to the United Kingdom?
Germany was the largest supplier with 71% of the value ($3.9 million), followed by Belgium (11%) and the Netherlands (9%). The top three together account for 91%, out of 7 supplier countries in total. Ireland grew fastest among the top ten, up 430% on the year.
What is the average import price of natural magnesium sulfate per kg?
The average declared import value was about $0.26 per kg in 2024, 24% above the world average of $0.21 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of natural magnesium sulfate to the United Kingdom changed since 2017?
Imports went from $4.7 million in 2017 to $5.5 million in 2024, an increase of 16%. 2024 was the highest year in the period. Over 8 years the average was $3.7 million a year.
What is the HS code for natural magnesium sulfate?
The HS code for natural magnesium sulfate is subheading 2530.20. It sits in HS chapter 25 (salt; sulphur; earths, stone; plastering materials, lime and cement). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 2530 page.
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